Learning to Spin Flax

LEARNING TO SPIN FLAX

Saturday, March 9, 2024 from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm

LOCATION

Collective loft located in the heart of Saint-Sauveur in the Laurentians.

DURATION

3 hours

OBJECTIVE

Learn to spin linen to create unique, high-quality yarns for your creations.

TEACHER

Myriam Rochon of Habi Habi

WHAT YOU'LL LEARN

• Smooth spinning of linen
• Basic knowledge of flax fiber (structure, characteristics)
• The different preparations (tow, oakum)
• Overview of possible spinning tools and techniques
• Local resources for flax spinning
• Overview of small-scale flax cultivation and processing
• Overview of other bast fibers (hemp, ramie, milkweed, nettle, etc.)

SKILLS REQUIRED

• Smooth spinning skills an asset
• Handling of hanging spindle or spinning wheel

INCLUDED

• Fiber
• Notebook

WHAT TO BRING

• Spinning wheel and/or hanging spindle
• Pencil for note-taking if needed
• Your own accessories or fiber for further exploration

The workshop will be given in French with help for english participants.

ABOUT MYRIAM

Myriam originally studied in music and visual arts, and turned to horticulture, agriculture and environmental sciences to perfect her knowledge of the plants that form the basis of her materials of predilection. In 2015, she launched the habi habi project. Specializing in the ecological harvesting and gathering of dye plants for textile dyeing, she has since shared her knowledge with an enthusiastic and growing community, and more recently returned to her research-creation.